K&N Performance Intake Kit now Available - Page 2

CMCamaro · 02-08-2017, 07:29 PM

Curious to see first impressions and if anyone will get the check engine light like on the aFe.

cellsafemode · 02-08-2017, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CMCamaro

Curious to see first impressions and if anyone will get the check engine light like on the aFe.

I've yet to hear about the light coming on in the aFe unit that isn't due to some air leak due to an install issue. Also, I've been running it for a while now and have not thrown any codes. Though i am running a Trifecta tune (had it long before getting the aFe intake).

Dustya · 02-09-2017, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaCamaro7

Takes 20mins to remove but I've never heard of dealers voiding warranty because of an intake. Especially from an experienced company like K&N. I had their filter on my mazdaspeed3 for years and took it in to the dealer many times and for repairs and they never even questioned me once.

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Right from K&N site

http://www.knfilters.com/warrantyletter.htm

And this is just for using their air filters - Whole air intake is not even mentioned.

just saying unless you know your dealer is mod friendly having to fight with a big company on a technicality is probably no fun.

So I will pay the extra $200 for the piece of mind that I never have to worry about it.

Michigan1LTRS · 02-09-2017, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustya

Right from K&N site

http://www.knfilters.com/warrantyletter.htm

And this is just for using their air filters - Whole air intake is not even mentioned.

just saying unless you know your dealer is mod friendly having to fight with a big company on a technicality is probably no fun.

So I will pay the extra $200 for the piece of mind that I never have to worry about it.

Exactly! I hear a lot of people say well I will just replace before I go to the dealer. Well what if you breakdown somewhere? No thanks. I've seen the headaches people have trying to use warranty with mods in place. I don't want any part of that.

TatsuSensei · 02-09-2017, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaCamaro7

Great man, good for you, can we expect maybe a review or your thoughts? Maybe a video?

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I will attempt a video, but I will give my thoughts. I am very interested to hear what it sounds like.

TatsuSensei · 02-09-2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustya

Right from K&N site

http://www.knfilters.com/warrantyletter.htm

And this is just for using their air filters - Whole air intake is not even mentioned.

just saying unless you know your dealer is mod friendly having to fight with a big company on a technicality is probably no fun.

So I will pay the extra $200 for the piece of mind that I never have to worry about it.

I guess it always comes down to this....

Please note that the FTC requires the "warrantor" (this would, generally, be your motor vehicle manufacturer) to "demonstrate" that the defect in or damage to your vehicle was caused by your installation or use of a K&N air or oil filter, or other "unauthorized" part, before a warranty claim can be denied.

Gen6Rs · 02-09-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TatsuSensei

Well, it sure does look nice too. Ordered. Will be here Friday and installed this weekend.

let us know how it goes

Gen6Rs · 02-09-2017, 08:09 AM

this is what they said about the dyno numbers...

Hello,

Thank you for contacting K&N. The reason we use 2nd gear is because any of the other gears we would have to be going around 40-50 miles per hour. We use a low MPH dyno. At around 2k rpm we floor the throttle in 2nd gear all the way to redline or right before then let off. From there we get the calculations.

cellsafemode · 02-09-2017, 10:29 AM

warranty worry warts. Dont understand their posts. Yes, if you look at your car the wrong way you could have to fight to get any warranty work done. They're written so that you will have to fight if you literally do anything mechanical/electrical to the car. So if that's a concern of yours, leave your car stock for the next 3-5 years. Not sure what the point of chiming in to mod forum posts to say so is. It contributes nothing to the conversation.

Dustya · 02-09-2017, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

warranty worry warts. Dont understand their posts. Yes, if you look at your car the wrong way you could have to fight to get any warranty work done. They're written so that you will have to fight if you literally do anything mechanical/electrical to the car. So if that's a concern of yours, leave your car stock for the next 3-5 years. Not sure what the point of chiming in to mod forum posts to say so is. It contributes nothing to the conversation.

Oh because someone said something about the Chevy performance one costing so much more so was just explaining a benefit and why I thought it was worth it to buy it. Piece of mind def has value.

Jerry's 2LT · 02-09-2017, 04:41 PM

The question I have been pondering is this: if the GM intake requires a tune, why don't the other intakes?

Could it be that the non-GM intakes aren't going an extra step that might result in higher HP?

Just posing the question in case anyone knows.

Rsblueblood · 02-09-2017, 04:43 PM

Let me just say the only reason the Chevy performance intake is higher is it's a dealer item that's it not because of the warranty or its better then the rest it's Chevy. The reason AFE is over 400 is all their intakes are over 400 their just expensive. Now I had this K&N design in my Tahoe, made a night and day difference, didn't care about hp but the throttle response and the sound was amazing. I didn't like the gasket and the flimsy plastic walls, the gasket would never stay on and the ends of the walls started to melt now it did take a long time for this to happen, had the truck 14 years bought the intake day after i brought home. I would of jumped on this intake if it was a solid box like the v8, come on K&N you're better then this. Oh great price, on target with the rest.

pjz1082 · 02-09-2017, 05:04 PM

I want to like this but it looks poorly made. The price is decent...but even at $300 i would expect better quality. I'm no engineer but I would imagine heat-soak will be a major issue. I guess if you're not too serious about it and just want the sound it's a good deal.

Rsblueblood · 02-09-2017, 05:10 PM

Oh my god another person worried about HP

Let me ask you all HP nuts a question, If you take a deep breath do you run faster?

All the tune is for is do adjust the computer so it doesn't throw the CEL code that is its main purpose.

02-08-2017, 07:29 PM	#15
CMCamaro Drives: 2022 Silverado, 3.0 diesel Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 88 View My Garage	Curious to see first impressions and if anyone will get the check engine light like on the aFe. __________________ Current: '16 1LT, Hyper Blue, RS, A8, Technology Package, Black bowties, Custom Kneepads, GM Black Taillights Wishlist: - GMPP CAI - Window Tint - Catback system TBD

02-09-2017, 04:41 PM	#25
Jerry's 2LT Drives: 2LT, Blue Velvet, Kalahari, Convert Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NV Posts: 185	The question I have been pondering is this: if the GM intake requires a tune, why don't the other intakes? Could it be that the non-GM intakes aren't going an extra step that might result in higher HP? Just posing the question in case anyone knows. __________________ 2LT, RS, V6, A8, Vert, Blue Velvet, Kalahari, Split Silver rims, Convenience & Technology pkgs ———————————

02-09-2017, 08:09 AM	#22
Gen6Rs Drives: 16 black RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cedar Springs MI Posts: 56 View My Garage	this is what they said about the dyno numbers... Hello, Thank you for contacting K&N. The reason we use 2nd gear is because any of the other gears we would have to be going around 40-50 miles per hour. We use a low MPH dyno. At around 2k rpm we floor the throttle in 2nd gear all the way to redline or right before then let off. From there we get the calculations.

02-09-2017, 10:29 AM	#23
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	warranty worry warts. Dont understand their posts. Yes, if you look at your car the wrong way you could have to fight to get any warranty work done. They're written so that you will have to fight if you literally do anything mechanical/electrical to the car. So if that's a concern of yours, leave your car stock for the next 3-5 years. Not sure what the point of chiming in to mod forum posts to say so is. It contributes nothing to the conversation.

02-09-2017, 04:43 PM	#26
Rsblueblood Kywildcats Drives: 2020 2SS shock and steel (shocker) Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 232	Let me just say the only reason the Chevy performance intake is higher is it's a dealer item that's it not because of the warranty or its better then the rest it's Chevy. The reason AFE is over 400 is all their intakes are over 400 their just expensive. Now I had this K&N design in my Tahoe, made a night and day difference, didn't care about hp but the throttle response and the sound was amazing. I didn't like the gasket and the flimsy plastic walls, the gasket would never stay on and the ends of the walls started to melt now it did take a long time for this to happen, had the truck 14 years bought the intake day after i brought home. I would of jumped on this intake if it was a solid box like the v8, come on K&N you're better then this. Oh great price, on target with the rest.

02-09-2017, 05:04 PM	#27
pjz1082 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 648	I want to like this but it looks poorly made. The price is decent...but even at $300 i would expect better quality. I'm no engineer but I would imagine heat-soak will be a major issue. I guess if you're not too serious about it and just want the sound it's a good deal.

02-09-2017, 05:10 PM	#28
Rsblueblood Kywildcats Drives: 2020 2SS shock and steel (shocker) Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 232	Oh my god another person worried about HP Let me ask you all HP nuts a question, If you take a deep breath do you run faster? All the tune is for is do adjust the computer so it doesn't throw the CEL code that is its main purpose.

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